Hi All...
I'm looking to upgrade my Scampi 30 to a 36 foot cruiser, and have been looking at the Catalina 36 MKii. On Saturday, though, I'll be looking at a 2001 Oceanis 361. This one was built in the US and has been in the Northeast. It's a 2.5 hour drive away, so I would like to ask as many good questions as possible while I'm there. So, what would you folks suggest I ask and look for that's specific to the B361?
I have seen references to making sure the keel bolts are stainless steel. That seemed odd.
Also, how is the fit and finish? I realize it's a production boat, and I have seen reviews all over the board with some people talking about how great these boats are and others comparing the interiors to Ikea and saying they sail badly and don't point well.
What I like about this boat vs the Catalina is the larger aft sleeping birth that has more headroom, the head located aft (okay, my girl likes that, I don't really care) and I think the cockpit is wider. I would rather not have all that teak to deal with but I can live with that.
I am concerned about a few things, such as having been told that the interior wood is a cheap particle board. I don't know if this is true.
I would appreciate your thoughts, thank you.
I'm looking to upgrade my Scampi 30 to a 36 foot cruiser, and have been looking at the Catalina 36 MKii. On Saturday, though, I'll be looking at a 2001 Oceanis 361. This one was built in the US and has been in the Northeast. It's a 2.5 hour drive away, so I would like to ask as many good questions as possible while I'm there. So, what would you folks suggest I ask and look for that's specific to the B361?
I have seen references to making sure the keel bolts are stainless steel. That seemed odd.
Also, how is the fit and finish? I realize it's a production boat, and I have seen reviews all over the board with some people talking about how great these boats are and others comparing the interiors to Ikea and saying they sail badly and don't point well.
What I like about this boat vs the Catalina is the larger aft sleeping birth that has more headroom, the head located aft (okay, my girl likes that, I don't really care) and I think the cockpit is wider. I would rather not have all that teak to deal with but I can live with that.
I am concerned about a few things, such as having been told that the interior wood is a cheap particle board. I don't know if this is true.
I would appreciate your thoughts, thank you.
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